Dried Tinospora cordifolia or male Boraphet 100g.

Dried Tinospora cordifolia (Male Boraphet) 100g.

Tinospora cordifolia, commonly known in Thai traditional medicine as Male Boraphet, is a highly bitter medicinal vine widely used in Ayurvedic and Southeast Asian herbal systems. It is traditionally valued as a cooling tonic herb used for fever balance, digestion support, and overall body strengthening.

Key Features

• Traditionally used to support fever reduction and body cooling

• Highly bitter vine known for strong traditional tonic effects

• Commonly used to support digestion and appetite stimulation

• Traditionally valued for anti-inflammatory and soothing properties

• Used in traditional systems for immune and vitality support

• Included in herbal formulations for detoxification balance

Traditional Uses

• Traditionally used to support relief from fever and heat conditions

• Commonly used in herbal systems to support digestion and appetite

• Traditionally used to support fatigue recovery and body strength

• Used in traditional practices for inflammatory conditions and discomfort

• Traditionally used as a blood-purifying and cooling tonic

• Commonly included in parasite-supporting herbal formulations

Traditional Preparation Methods

Herbal Decoction:
The dried vine is sliced and boiled in water. The resulting decoction is consumed as a highly bitter herbal tea for fever relief, detox support, and general wellness.

Alcohol Infusion (Traditional Use):
The dried vine may be steeped in alcohol in traditional preparations to create a bitter tonic extract.

External Poultice:
Young leaves may be crushed and mixed with milk, then applied externally to irritated or inflamed skin areas in traditional practice.

Botanical Information

Scientific Name: Tinospora cordifolia
Common Names: Male Boraphet, Guduchi, Giloy (regional variants)
Plant Family: Menispermaceae
Part Used: Dried Vine